REVIEW: The Hate U Give
- November 11, 2018
- by
- Ivan Moore
There is a pastor that I know who is really gifted at making baptism feel really personal. As the person approached the fount, there would always be an exchange where this pastor would read their full name aloud, and then explain the etymology or meaning of the name. “This is…,” he would say as he announced their name, “…their name means courage (or love, strength, etc.).” Another pastor I know, has the person state their full name and then says, “[insert name here], child of the covenant, very loved of God.” Usually, a life...
REVIEW: The Cost of Being the First Man
- October 21, 2018
- by
- Heather Moore
What if you were the first person to set foot on the surface of something other than Earth? What if your achievement was the...
REVIEW: Full of Venom
- October 16, 2018
- by
- Ivan Moore
Kane, a delightful British bloke played by John Hurt, is all smiles at the table. Having seemingly recovered from his close encounter with a...
REVIEW: Girl Wash Your Face
- September 27, 2018
- by
- Whitney Hsu
Have you read Girl Wash Your Face yet? It’s a hot topic around the country, with many people singing the praises of this...
REVIEW: “BlacKkKlansman” and the Temptation to “Pass”
- September 03, 2018
- by
- Heather Moore
Have you ever pretended to like something that you knew nothing about to gain the approval of others? Whether it’s the latest indie band,...
Jurassic World and the Creative Obligation
- June 28, 2018
- by
- Heather Moore
“We can’t just let them die.”
As the newly released “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” opens, society is faced with a dilemma. After the natural disaster...
BOOK REVIEW: Come Matter Here by Hannah Brencher
- June 07, 2018
- by
- Rachel Dawson
“I want to build out of love, not fear.”
I’ve been thinking about these words for a few weeks now, since reading them in Hannah...
The Hope of Avengers: Infinity War [SPOILER ALERTS]
- April 29, 2018
- by
- Ivan Moore
Avengers: Infinity War might have had the most comic book ending of any superhero movie ever. Yes, consider this your spoiler warning. For anyone...
REVIEW: A Quiet Place
- April 16, 2018
- by
- Heather Moore
“How can anyone bring a child into this world?”
Have you ever heard someone say those words, or perhaps said them yourself? In many ways...
So… Am I a Good Person?
- December 26, 2017
- by
- Brandon Miller
A Review of Christian B. Miller’s The Character Gap
My wife and I were perusing a gift-display at Target the other day when...